Kata
| Kata | |
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| Year Released: | 1998 |
| Theme: | Castle |
| Sub-Theme: | Ninja |
| Profession: | Samurai |
| Location: | 1998 | Box 02 |
| Vault ID: | cas-nja-1998-02 |
| Condition: | Used |
| BrickLink ID: | cas055 |
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Kata was first released in 1998 and is featured in the Castle Theme, first appearing in the Ninja Sub-Theme. This minifigure is in used condition and is located in 1998 | Box 02 as figure cas-nja-1998-02. This figure can be found on BrickLink and is listed as cas055.
History
Kata serves the great Shogun Gi-Dan, and is one of his most trusted samurai along with his friend Dojo. Together they protect the samurai gold and Gi-Dan's sword against the thieves who would try and steal it.
Kata enjoys fish and rice for lunch.[1]
It is important to note that some confusion exists over the names of Kata and Dojo. LEGO® Minifigure A Visual History: New Edition identifies this figure as "Dojo", however LEGO Mania Magazine July-August 1998 page 13 states the reverse. In the comic the two samurai are transporting Gi-Dan's treasure, and one samurai addresses the other as "Kata". Through the process of elimination we can assume the other to be "Dojo". It is The Collector's opinion that the earliest reference should be taken as cannon.
The ninja flying fortress includes two copies of the "Kata" figure, further confusing the issue.
Kata shares the name of the Japanese word Kata meaning "form" or "direction"[2]. It is most commonly associated with martial arts, but is used in other disciplines.[3]
Kata wears a red headband underneath a grey samurai helmet, blue plate armor, and black legs.
This figure was included in set 6093 | Flying Ninja Fortress and given to the The Collector for their birthday in 1999.
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Components
| Component Variation | Component Color | Accessory | Accessory Color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Open Blocked Stud | Bright Yellow | Samurai Helmet | Grey |
| Torso | Cross Supports | Bright Blue | ||
| Arms | Smooth / No Logo | Black | ||
| Hands | Bright Yellow | |||
| Hips | Bright Blue | |||
| Legs | No Toe Logo | Black |
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References
- ↑ LEGO MANIA Magazine, Jul.-Aug. 1998, p. 13
- ↑ https://olympics.com/en/featured-news/karate-kata-martial-arts-history-how-many-forms-meaning-rules-scoring
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kata
